Littleton Grove, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0LL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN6 0LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51%	0.0%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49%	49%	0.0%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.3%	22.3%	2.0%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	66.4%	50.9%	-15.5%	44.2%	6.7%
Separated	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	7%	12.1%	5.1%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	5.1%	13.8%	8.7%	6.1%	7.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.7%	36%	-2.7%	48.4%	-12.4%
Good health	37%	39.7%	2.7%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	15.8%	16.2%	0.4%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	5.8%	5.7%	-0.1%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	2.7%	2.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.4%	24.9%	-9.5%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	12.4%	0.3%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	14.2%	-3.8%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	7%	12%	5.0%	5.3%	6.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	16.9%	6.4%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	15.2%	16%	0.8%	33.8%	-17.8%
Other	2.7%	3.6%	0.9%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	4%	4.0%	3.1%	0.9%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	100%	94.3%	-5.7%	81.4%	12.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	100%	96%	-4.0%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0%	2%	2.0%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.6%	-4.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	96%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.4%	37.2%	-18.8%
Christian	75.1%	46.2%	28.9%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Littleton Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Littleton Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WN6 0LL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Littleton Grove are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Littleton Grove, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0LL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN6 0LL

Average Price
£259,206

Semi-Detached
£259,206

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Littleton Grove

Average Price
£269,540

Semi-Detached
£269,540

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Littleton GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Littleton Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£202,000	2025-02-28	£208,027
3 Littleton Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2015-07-24	£304,198
31 Littleton Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,000	2014-03-07	£248,662
25 Littleton Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£139,995	2010-12-03	£262,337
11 Littleton Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2006-04-21	£287,463

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN6 0LL

Employment

WN6 0LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in WN6 0LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	19
Construction	17
Education	11
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Avondale Street , Standish WN6 0LF	4out of 4	373 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy Rectory Lane , Standish WN6 0XB	4out of 4	773 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wood Fold Primary School Green Lane , Standish WN6 0TS	4out of 4	1,118 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Preston Road , Coppull PR7 5DU	3out of 4	2,454 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Mossy Lea Road , Wrightington WN6 9RE	3out of 4	2,616 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX	3out of 4	984 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB	3out of 4	2,300 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN	3out of 4	4,306 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	5,413 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP	- not rated	1,783 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB	- not rated	3,808 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Four Seasons Kitchen	Bradley Lane, Standish	710 yd
Kaz's Kitchen	8a Market Street, Standish	722 yd
Blunch Ltd	23 Preston Road, Standish	733 yd
The Secret Garden Coffee Lounge	63a Preston Road, Standish	733 yd
Asylum	21 Market Street, Standish	755 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Standish Labour Club	Standish Labour Club, Smalley Street	661 yd
The Shamrock	134 Preston Road, Standish	753 yd
Black Bull Hotel	25 Market Street, Standish	756 yd
Standish Unity Club	Cross Street, Standish	790 yd
Albion Ale House	12 High Street, Standish	821 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok's Cooking	10 Market Street, Standish	722 yd
Tim's Pizza	21 Pole Street, Standish	750 yd
Silver Crown	18 Pole Street, Standish	750 yd
The Chippy	18a Pole Street, Standish	750 yd
Standish Tandoori	20 Pole Street, Standish	750 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	91 Preston Road, Standish	716 yd
Co-Op	Pole Street, Standish	750 yd
Aldi	2 Preston Road, Standish	817 yd
Spar Store	1 School Lane, Standish	955 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marie'S Catholic Primary School Avondale Street	grass pitches	425 yd
Standish Court Golf Club (Closed) Rectory Lane	golf	803 yd
Standish Methodist Church HIGH STREET		898 yd
Southlands Avenue Playing Fields GREENLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	1,003 yd
Standish Community High School KENYON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.